I've received various powder foundation samples from shops and friends (mostly from friends) and I've finally gotten around to testing them out properly. At first I was reluctant to wear the samples in public as most of the shades don't match me well, but I figure that one day in the wrong foundation shade isn't going to affect me much.
Doltier Selective Powdery (a brand of Kanebo, made in Japan)
*** Very natural finish, but only provides light coverage. It seems average on oil-control, although I didn't pay that much attention.
Maybelline Angel Fit Pact (made in China)
** It fits seamlessly with my skin, but despite that the finish isn't quite as natural as Doltier. It only provides light coverage. The sample package is the most space-effective one though. This foundation was supposedly developed for either the Japanese market or the Asian market, I don't remember which.
Ayura Superior Skin Pact SPF20, PA++ (made in Japan)
* Not much coverage, and an average finish. Not particularly natural, and normal about oil-control.
I've tried the above foundations for two days each. I rotated through twice. The following foundations remain to be tested for this second round:
Revue Superior Stay Pact UV SPF 25, PA++ (a brand of Kanebo, made in Japan)
* From what I recall, it was okay. Revue foundations seem very popular here.
Paul & Joe Protective Dual Powder Foundation SPF 25, PA++
* very cute sample packaging, I was unimpressed on my first try, but the color was really off.
Dr. Ci:Labo Compact Foundation SPF 16 PA++
* Good coverage and average finish. I liked the fact that the sample package contains 3 colors for you to try.
Elixir Superieur Whitening Compact UV SPF 26, PA+++ (a brand of Shiseido, made in Japan, all seasons foundation)
*** Good coverage, average finish, average oil-control. I don't want to like this one, as I expect it is quite expensive. Elixir skin care is on the costly side.
Maquillage Climax Lasting Powdery UV SP 25, PA++ (a brand of Shiseido, made in Japan, spring and summer foundation)
*** Good coverage, average finish, average oil-control. Amusing name, eh?
Of course, I should just be using up my Inoui ID foundation instead of buying another one, but liquid foundation just takes too much time.
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Hello Kuri! How are you these days? Already too cold in Japan?
Love your review. And I love the Japanese samples for powdery foundations, they are so cute!
I am using right now the Revue one, and I like it. It's very natural and silky I got one Shu Uemura sample (the one in the black case) and I think it does not last much, unfortunately.
I have one Revue, but not this year's. I think it's from Summer 2006 - the one with the Sakura case, and I think it's really good, lasts and lasts.
Will read more of the entries now!
Talk to you soon,
a.
Hi! You guessed it; it's already quite cold in Tokyo! We didn't get much fall weather, unfortunately.
I mean to put up pictures for the samples; the Paul & Joe one is particularly cute! I wonder if you have the Essence In from Revue - that is still quite highly regarded on cosme.net. A lot of people complained about the newer Superior Stay not being as good as the previous version. A sakura case sounds very cute! I've never tried any Shu foundations, and I guess there's no need too, heh.
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